A cover

ABSTRACT

A cover for a user&#39;s hand for applying a lotion to their own or another person&#39;s body, at least part of the cover comprising at least four layers. An outer layer for receiving and applying the lotion, the outer layer being layered on a liquid absorbent layer. The liquid absorbent layer in turn being layered on a non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer being layered on an inner layer for contacting the hand.

The present invention relates to a cover and in particular to anapplicator for applying lotions to the skin, particularly intended forbut not limited to self-tanning lotions.

Lotion applicators are known in the art. It is also well known thatself-tanning lotion may be applied to an individual's skin. Self-tanninglotion comprising of a pigment which, once dried and in some casesdeveloped over time, stains the skin thus simulating naturallysun-tanned skin. However to achieve realistic results the lotion must beapplied evenly to an individual's skin and the pigmented lotion must beallowed to cover a large portion of the individuals body. Conventionalmethods of self-tan application vary depending on the individual. Themost commonly used applicators involve a conventional tanning mitt orthe use of an individual's bare hand. However such applicators havedisadvantages.

As an individual's hand is not a smooth surface the even application oftanning lotion is problematic. Furthermore the inherent nature ofself-tanning lotion has its set-backs when applied by hand i.e. as thepurpose is to simulate a natural tanning of the skin, if applied by handthe pigment will also be applied to the palm of the hand, which initself only tans very slightly naturally. This unwanted colouring of thepalms of the hand is often difficult to remove as ultimately it is afeature of such lotions that the sun-tan effect should not easily washoff.

The use of a conventional tanning mitt provides a more realistic andeven colour tone to the skin without also tanning the palm of the hand,although the mitt also has its draw-backs. The conventional tanning mittis developed as a universal one size fits all applicator, with the sizeof the mitt depending on the manufacturer. The result of this universalsizing presents problems as individual hand sizes inherently vary and assuch the hand can slide within the mitt during use, providing the skinwith an undesired and/or uneven tone of colour. Furthermore the genericmitt shape itself does not provide an ease of manoeuvrability locallyduring lotion application for the varying protrusions and crevices ofthe body especially upon application of the lotion to the face.

Alternatively an individual may opt to use a conventional glove forlotion application. These gloves are typically either a conventionallatex/vinyl glove or a cotton glove, each of which have varyingdrawbacks. Although a latex/vinyl glove provides a liquid impermeablelayer protecting an individual's palm of the hand from lotionpigmentation, these gloves are generally uncomfortable during use whenapplying the lotion to skin. Furthermore to achieve an even andrealistic skin tone the latex/vinyl glove would be required to be atight fit upon the users hand, which can produce a further uncomfortableexperience during lotion application. Conversely, a cotton glove whileproviding comfort to the user during use would not provide theprotection against pigmentation of the user's palm.

It is the object of the present invention to further mitigate theabovementioned lotion application problems of the conventional lotionapplicators and provide a lotion applicator that can be used with alllotions.

Accordingly, the present invention comprises a cover for a user's handfor applying a lotion to their own or another person's body, at leastpart of the cover comprising at least four layers, an outer layer forreceiving and applying the lotion, the outer layer being layered on aliquid absorbent layer, the liquid absorbent layer in turn being layeredon a non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer, the non-absorbent liquidimpermeable layer being layered on an inner layer for contacting thehand.

Advantageously, the present invention enables lotions to be applied toan individual's body smoothly, quickly and evenly with enhanced localcontrol without the pigment being transferred to the palm of theoperator's hand.

Ideally, the outer layer is a layer of flock or pile.

Preferably, the outer layer is a fibrous layer.

Preferably, all of the cover is layered.

Ideally, the cover is a mitt or glove.

Preferably, the cover further comprises a thumb receiving channel.

Advantageously, a cover comprising a thumb receiving channel provides anoperator with an undisturbed use of their opposable thumb. This has thebenefit over those prior art tanning-mitts as the manoeuvrability of thethumb can aid to evenly apply the lotion to locations of the body whichwould be hard to reach with the conventional mitt e.g. getting aroundthe nose etc.

Ideally, the cover has a hand receiving opening dimensioned so that thehand of the user can readily enter into the cover.

Most ideally, the cover and the opening are dimensioned so that theentire hand of the user can enter into the cover.

Preferably, at least two bodies of flexible material are connectable toone another about their periphery to form the cover.

Preferably, both of the bodies of flexible material of the cover arelayered.

Advantageously, a cover with two layered bodies enables an operator withtwo surfaces to which lotion can be applied for use. This extends thein-use life of the product over that of the conventional tanning-mittwhich typically only maintains a single lotion application surface.Furthermore the single lotion application surface of the prior artfacilitates a build-up of pigment residue on the prior art tanning mittsurface during application which can add an uneven spread of lotion onthe skin providing an undesired patchy colouring.

Further advantageously, for a lotion applicator including a thumbreceiving channel the two layered bodies provide an operator with ameans of right or left handed operation depending on the circumstancesand/or the requirement of use.

Preferably, all of the layers of the cover extend across the same extentof the cover.

Ideally, all of the layers of the cover extend to substantially similarlongitudinal and latitudinal positions of the cover.

Preferably, all of the layers of the cover extend to identicallongitudinal and latitudinal positions of the cover.

Advantageously, the co-extensive nature of the cover layers on the palmand back of the hand surfaces of the cover enables the user to utilisethe entirety of the cover when applying lotions. In the specific exampleof applying tanning lotion the co-extensive nature of the layers providethe user with a uniform protection against the colouring of the hand; adisadvantage that can be seen in some conventional tanning-mitts wherebythe protective layers extend partially along the structure of the mitts.

Ideally, the cover has a thickness from outside surface to insidesurface of at least 4 mm.

Preferably, the cover has a thickness from outside surface to insidesurface in the range of 5 mm to 5.5 mm.

Ideally, the cover comprises two bodies of flexible materialsubstantially identical in shape and size defining two opposing bodiesof the cover when in an overlapping configuration.

Preferably, the two bodies are connectable along their overlappingedges.

Ideally, at least one portion of the overlapping edges remain separatedefining the hand receiving opening so that a user's hand can enter thecover.

Preferably, the unconnected perimeter of the cover defining the handreceiving opening has a binding means

Ideally, the binding means is an additional reinforcement along theperimeter to prevent the material cover coming loose.

Preferably, the binding means is a polyester cap extending between andbeing connected to the outer and inner surface of the cover enclosingthe perimeter of the layers forming the hand receiving opening of thecover.

Preferably, the two bodies of flexible material are connectable by aconnecting means.

Ideally, the connecting means is located proximal to the perimeter ofthe cover and extends along a substantial length of the perimeter.

Preferably, the connecting means is located approximately 3 mm to 7 mmfrom the edges of the two bodies towards the centre of the cover.

Most preferably, the connecting means is located approximately 5 mm fromthe edges of the two bodies towards the centre of the cover.

Most ideally, the connecting means provides a permanent connectionbetween the bodies of flexible material.

Preferably, the connecting means providing a permanent connectionbetween the bodies of flexible material is a thermal connecting means.

Ideally, the thermal connecting means is a thermal weld.

Preferably, the connecting means providing a permanent connectionbetween the bodies of flexible material is an adhesive.

Most preferably, the connecting means providing a permanent connectionbetween the bodies of flexible material is stitching.

Ideally, the cover has means for engaging the fingers of an operator.

Preferably, the cover comprises a plurality of elongate tubular sleeveslocated within the cover for engaging the fingers of a user.

Ideally, the plurality of elongate tubular sleeves located within thecover extend in a parallel configuration in the longitudinal directionof the cover.

Preferably, the finger engaging means located within the cover arelocated proximal to the closed end of the cover.

Most preferably, the plurality of elongate tubular sleeves are locatedon an inner surface of the cover in the area where the fingers of a userare located in the normal use of the cover.

Ideally, the elongate tubular sleeves located within the cover are openended to form finger receiving channels, whereby the finger receivingchannel is defined by the internal profile of the elongate tubularsleeve.

Advantageously, a cover that comprises elongate tubular sleeves formingfinger receiving channels provides a user with a “glove-like” fit. Thishas advantages over the conventional lotion applicators such as theconventional self-tanning mitt as these elongate tubular sleevesincorporating finger receiving channels anchor the users hand within themitt. This provides the user with an increase in stability while themitt is in use overcoming the unstable sliding effect of theconventional self-tanning mitt during use. Ultimately this increase instability will provide the individual with a more even colour tonesubsequent to use.

Further advantageously, the “glove-like” nature of the cover, such as aself-tanning mitt will provide a user with an increased range of handmovement which translates to mitt movement that is difficult toreproduce with the conventional self-tanning mitts.

Ideally, the elongate tubular sleeves comprising the finger receivingchannels are formed of flexible material.

Preferably, the elongate tubular sleeve flexible material is layered.

Ideally, the layers of the elongate tubular sleeve flexible materialcomprise of the same composition of layers of material as that of thecover.

Preferably, the layers of the elongate tubular sleeve flexible materialcomprise of the same composition of layers of material in an identicallayer configuration as that of the cover.

Alternatively, the layers of the elongate tubular sleeve flexiblematerial comprises of the same composition of layers of material in analternate layer configuration to that of the cover whereby the elongatetubular sleeves are formed of an outer fibrous layer layered on anon-absorbent liquid impermeable layer in turn layered on a sponge layerwhich is in turn layer on an inner layer of flock or pile to providecomfort for receiving a user's fingers and contact with said fingersduring use.

Preferably, the elongate tubular sleeves comprising the finger receivingchannels are integral to the cover.

Ideally, the elongate tubular sleeves comprising the finger receivingchannels are integral to one of the bodies of flexible material of thecover

Ideally, the elongate tubular sleeves comprising the finger receivingchannels are connected to one of the bodies of flexible material of thecover.

Preferably, the elongate tubular sleeves comprising the finger receivingchannels are connected to both of the two bodies of flexible material ofthe cover.

Ideally, the individual fibres of flock or pile from the layer of flockor pile of the cover slightly protrude from the layer at a length of 3mm to 7 mm.

Most ideally, the individual fibres of flock or pile from the flock orpile layer of the cover slightly protrude from the layer at a length of5 mm.

Preferably, the layer of flock or pile of the cover is formed of naturalfibres such as cotton.

Ideally, the layer of flock of pile of the cover is formed of syntheticfibres.

Preferably, the layer of flock or pile of the cover is formed of athermoplastic polymer resin.

Ideally, the layer of flock or pile of the cover is formed of Rayonfibres.

Preferably, the layer of flock or pile of the cover is formed ofacrylic.

Ideally, the layer of flock or pile of the cover is formed of nylon.

Most ideally, the layer of flock or pile of the cover is formed of apolyester.

Preferably, the liquid absorbent layer of the cover is a sponge layer.

Ideally, the sponge layer has a thickness in the range of 1 mm to 3mm.

Ideally, the sponge layer has a thickness of approximately 2 mm.

Preferably, the liquid absorbent layer of the cover is formed of asynthetic sponge layer.

Ideally, the liquid absorbent layer of the cover is formed of acomposition of organic compounds.

Most ideally, the liquid absorbent layer of the cover is formed of asynthetic foam material.

Preferably, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer of cover isformed of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).

Ideally, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer of the cover isformed of silicone.

Preferably, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer of the cover isformed of polyvinylchloride (PVC).

Ideally, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer of the cover isformed of polypropylene.

Preferably, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer of the cover isformed of polyethylene.

Ideally, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer of the cover isformed of latex.

Most ideally, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer of the cover isformed of polyurethane.

Preferably, the fibrous layer of the cover is formed of natural fibressuch as cotton.

Ideally, the fibrous layer of the cover is formed of artificial fibres.

Preferably, the fibrous layer of the cover is formed of a thermoplasticpolymer resin.

Most preferably, the fibrous layer of the cover is formed of polyester.

Ideally, the cover is washable.

Most ideally, the cover is washable by a conventional washing machine.

Accordingly, the present invention further comprises a mitt for a user'shand for carrying out treatments to their own or another person's body,at least part of the mitt comprising one layer, the mitt having a meansfor engaging the fingers of the user on an interior portion of the mitt.

Preferably, all of the mitt is a single layer.

Ideally, the mitt comprises skin engaging means.

Preferably, the skin engaging means is a means enabling the exfoliationof the users or another person's skin.

Ideally, the mitt is made from a material capable of exfoliating auser's skin.

Preferably, the finger engaging means comprises a plurality of elongatetubular sleeves located within the mitt for engaging the fingers of auser.

Ideally, the plurality of elongate tubular sleeves located within themitt extend in a parallel configuration in the longitudinal direction ofthe mitt.

Preferably, the finger engaging means located within the mitt arelocated proximal to the closed end of the mitt.

Most preferably, the plurality of elongate tubular sleeves are locatedon an inner surface of the mitt in the area where the fingers of a userare located in the normal use of the mitt.

Ideally, the elongate tubular sleeves located within the mitt are openended to form finger receiving channels, whereby the finger receivingchannel is defined by the internal profile of the elongate tubularsleeve.

Advantageously, a mitt that comprises elongate tubular sleeves formingfinger receiving channels provides a user with a “glove-like” fit.

Further advantageously, the “glove-like” nature of the mitt, such as anexfoliating mitt will provide a user with an increased range of handmovement which translates to mitt movement.

Accordingly, the present invention comprises a cover, at least part ofthe cover comprising at least four layers, an outer layer layered on aliquid absorbent layer in turn layered on a non-absorbent liquidimpermeable layer which is layered on an inner layer.

Ideally, the outer layer is a layer of flock or pile.

Preferably, the inner layer is a fibrous layer.

Preferably, all of the cover is layered.

Ideally, the cover is formed into an item/garment of clothing.

Preferably, the cover is formed as a pair of trousers or socks ort-shirt or shirt or jumper or coat.

Preferably, the cover is formed as a cloth.

Ideally, the cloth is designed for cleaning or polishing or applying acoating such as paint. Advantageously, the cloth is designed to preventdirt or cleaning agent or polish or paint reaching a user's hand.

The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanyingdrawings which show by way of example only three embodiments of thecover in accordance with the invention. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the exterior of the cover in its mostpreferred embodiment of a mitt with a thumb receiving channel;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the internals of the cover in aninside-out configuration showing associated elongate tubular sleevesdefining the finger receiving channels;

FIG. 3 is an opposite side perspective view of the internals of thecover in an inside-out configuration;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the two bodies of flexible materialforming the cover in an inside-out configuration;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the cover taken through the fingerreceiving channels;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a jacket showing a sectional detail viewthrough part of a sleeve of the jacket;

FIG. 7 is an end view of a layered polishing cloth with finger receivingchannels;

FIG. 8 is an end view of a layered cleaning/polishing cloth; and

FIG. 9 is a schematic sectional view of the layers of the fingerengaging means.

In the drawings, there is shown a cover such as a mitt or gloveindicated generally by the reference numeral 1 for a user's hand forapplying a lotion to their own or another person's body. The cover (1)has four layers, an outer layer of flock or pile (2) for receiving andapplying the lotion. This outer layer 2 is layered on a liquid absorbentlayer (3). This liquid absorbent layer (3) is in turn layered on anon-absorbent liquid impermeable layer (4) which is layered on an innerfibrous layer (5) for contacting the hand. The layers 2, 3, 4, and 5 arejoined by bonding, gluing or adhering the two adjacent surfaces of thelayers together. This cover (1) enables lotions to be applied to anindividual's body smoothly, quickly and evenly with enhanced localcontrol without the pigment being transferred to the palm of theoperator's hand.

The mitt 1 has a hand receiving opening (6) dimensioned so that the handof the user can readily enter into the cover. Both the cover (1) and theopening (6) are dimensioned so that the entire hand of the user canenter into the cover (1). The cover (1) is formed by two bodies ofmaterial (7 and 8) which are connected to one another about theirperiphery to form the cover (1). Both of the bodies of flexible material(7 and 8) of the cover are layered (see FIG. 5). A mitt/glove (1) withtwo layered bodies enables an operator with two surfaces to which lotioncan be applied for use. This extends the in-use life of the mitt 1 overthat of the conventional tanning-mitt which typically only maintains asingle lotion application surface.

Furthermore the single lotion application surface of the prior artfacilitates a build-up of pigment residue on the prior art tanning mittsurface during application which can add an uneven spread of lotion onthe skin providing an undesired patchy colouring. In the case where alotion applicator includes a thumb 21 and thumb receiving channel 22 thetwo layered bodies (7 and 8) provide an operator with a means of rightor left handed operation depending on the circumstances and/or therequirement of use.

All of the layers (2, 3, 4 and 5) of the mitt (1) extend to the samelongitudinal and latitudinal positions of the cover (1). Thisco-extensive nature of the cover layers (2, 3, 4 and 5) on the palm andback of the hand surfaces of the cover (1) enables the user to utilisethe entirety of the cover (1) when applying lotions. In the specificexample of applying tanning lotion the co-extensive nature of the layers(2, 3, 4 and 5) provide the user with a uniform protection against thecolouring of the hand; a disadvantage that can be seen in someconventional tanning-mitts whereby the protective layers extendpartially along the structure of the mitts.

The cover (1) has a thickness from outside surface (10) to insidesurface (11) see FIG. 5 in the range of 5 mm to 5.5 mm. The cover (1)comprises two bodies of flexible material (7 and 8) substantiallyidentical in shape and size defining two opposing bodies of the cover(1) when in an overlapping configuration. The two bodies (7 and 8) areconnected along their overlapping edges and at least one portion (12) ofthe overlapping edges remain unconnected. This unconnected portion (12)defines the hand receiving opening (6) so that a user's hand can enterthe cover (1), see FIG. 4.

The unconnected perimeter of the cover (12) defining the hand receivingopening (6) has a binding cap (22) providing an additional reinforcementalong the perimeter (12) to prevent the material of the cover (1) comingloose. The binding cap (22) is a polyester cap extending between andbeing connected to the outer and inner surface of the cover (1)enclosing the perimeter of the layers forming the hand receiving openingof the cover (1).

The two bodies of flexible material (7 and 8) are connected by aconnecting arrangement (13) which is located proximal to the perimeterof the cover (1), most preferably 5 mm from the edges of the two bodies(7 and 8) towards the centre of the cover (1) and extends along asubstantial length of the perimeter.

The connecting arrangement (13) of the bodies of flexible material (7and 8) is a permanent connection between the bodies of flexible material(7 and 8). The permanent connection of the connecting arrangement (13)being either a thermal connection such as a thermal weld, an adhesive ormost preferably stitching as shown in the drawings.

The cover (1) comprises a plurality of elongate tubular sleeves (14)located within the cover (1) for engaging the fingers of a user. Theplurality of elongate tubular sleeves (14) located within the cover (1)extend side by side in a parallel configuration in the longitudinaldirection of the cover (1) and are located proximal to the closed end ofthe cover (15).

The elongate tubular sleeves (14) located within the cover (1) are openended to form finger receiving channels (16), whereby the fingerreceiving channel (16) is defined by the internal profile (17) of theelongate tubular sleeve (14). Advantageously, a cover (1) that compriseselongate tubular sleeves (14) forming finger receiving channels (16)provides a user with a “glove-like” fit. This has advantages over theconventional lotion applicators such as the conventional self-tanningmitt as these elongate tubular sleeves (14) incorporating fingerreceiving channels (16) anchor the users hand within the mitt (1). Thisprovides the user with an increase in stability while the mitt (1) is inuse overcoming the unstable sliding effect of the conventionalself-tanning mitt during use. Ultimately this increase in stability willprovide the individual with a more even colour tone subsequent to use.Further advantageously, the “glove-like” nature of the cover (1), suchas a self-tanning mitt will provide a user with an increased range ofhand movement which translates to mitt movement that is difficult toreproduce with the conventional self-tanning mitts.

The elongate tubular sleeves (14) comprising the finger receivingchannels (16) are formed of flexible and layered material, comprising ofthe same composition of layers of material as that of the cover (1) inan identical layer configuration as that of the cover (1).

Alternatively, the layers of the elongate tubular sleeve (14) flexiblematerial comprises of the same composition of layers of material in analternate layer configuration to that of the cover (1) whereby theelongate tubular sleeves (14) see FIG. 9 are formed of an outer fibrouslayer 25 layered on a non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer 26 in turnlayered on a sponge layer 27 which is in turn layered on an inner layerof flock or pile 28 to provide comfort for receiving a user's fingersand contact with said fingers during use.

The elongate tubular sleeves (14) comprising the finger receivingchannels (16) are integral and/or connected to the cover (1) or one orboth of the bodies of flexible material of the cover (7 and/or 8).

The individual fibres of flock or pile from the layer of flock or pile(2) of the cover (1) slightly protrude from the layer 2 at a length of 5mm. The layer of flock or pile 2 of the cover (2) is formed of apolyester or the like. The liquid absorbent layer (3) of the cover is asponge layer formed of a synthetic foam material, with a thickness ofapproximately 2 mm. The non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer of cover(4) is formed of polyurethane or the like. The fibrous layer of thecover (5) is formed of a polyester or similar materials.

Referring to the drawings and now to FIG. 6, there is shown a casualshirt/jacket indicated by the numeral 31 and a detail view of thecomposition of the material that the shirt jacket is produced from. Thematerial of the jacket 31 has four layers, an outer layer of flock orpile (32). This outer layer 32 is layered on a liquid absorbent layer(33). This liquid absorbent layer (33) is in turn layered on anon-absorbent liquid impermeable layer (34) which is layered on an innerfibrous layer (35). The layers 32, 33, 34, and 35 are joined by bonding,gluing or adhering the two abutting surfaces of the layers together. Itwill of course be appreciated that the item of clothing could be anyitem of clothing and the shirt jacket is exemplary only.

Referring to the drawings and now to FIG. 7, there is shown a cloth 41having four layers, an outer layer of flock or pile (42) forencapsulating dirt or grime or receiving polish or cleaning materials.This outer layer 42 is layered on a liquid absorbent layer (43). Thisliquid absorbent layer (43) is in turn layered on a non-absorbent liquidimpermeable layer (44) which is layered on an inner fibrous layer (45).The layers 32, 33, 34, and 35 are joined by bonding, gluing or adheringthe two abutting surfaces of the layers together. Advantageously, thecloth 41 is designed to prevent dirt or cleaning agent or polish orpaint reaching a user's hand. The embodiment of the cloth shown in FIG.7 has elongate tubular sleeves (14) comprising the finger receivingchannels (16) and the embodiment of cloth illustrated in FIG. 8 has anidentical layered structure but has no elongate tubular sleeves orfinger receiving channels.

In relation to the detailed description of the different embodiments ofthe invention, it will be understood that one or more technical featuresof one embodiment can be used in combination with one or more technicalfeatures of any other embodiment where the transferred use of the one ormore technical features would be immediately apparent to a person ofordinary skill in the art to carry out a similar function in a similarway on the other embodiment.

In the preceding discussion of the invention, unless stated to thecontrary, the disclosure of alternative values for the upper or lowerlimit of the permitted range of a parameter, coupled with an indicationthat one of the said values is more highly preferred than the other, isto be construed as an implied statement that each intermediate value ofsaid parameter, lying between the more preferred and the less preferredof said alternatives, is itself preferred to said less preferred valueand also to each value lying between said less preferred value and saidintermediate value.

The features disclosed in the foregoing description or the followingdrawings, expressed in their specific forms or in terms of a means forperforming a disclosed function, or a method or a process of attainingthe disclosed result, as appropriate, may separately, or in anycombination of such features be utilised for realising the invention indiverse forms thereof as defined in the appended claims.

1.-42. (canceled)
 43. A cover for a user's hand for applying a lotion to their own or another person's body, at least part of the cover comprising at least four layers, an outer layer for receiving and applying the lotion, the outer layer being layered on a liquid absorbent layer, the liquid absorbent layer in turn being layered on a non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer, the non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer being layered on an inner layer for contacting the hand.
 44. The cover of claim 43, wherein the outer layer is a layer of flock or pile.
 45. The cover of claim 43, wherein the cover comprises a hand receiving opening dimensioned so that the hand of the user can readily enter into the cover, and wherein the cover and the opening are dimensioned so that the entire hand of the user can enter into the cover.
 46. The cover of claim 43, wherein the cover comprises a hand receiving opening dimensioned so that the hand of the user can readily enter into the cover, and wherein the hand receiving opening comprises a binding arrangement.
 47. The cover of claim 46, wherein the binding arrangement is an additional reinforcement along a perimeter of the opening for preventing the material of the cover coming loose.
 48. The cover of claim 46, wherein the binding arrangement is a cap extending between and being connected to an outer and inner surface of the cover enclosing the perimeter of the layers forming the hand receiving opening of the cover.
 49. The cover of claim 43, wherein the cover comprises arrangements for engaging the fingers of an operator.
 50. The cover of claim 43, wherein the cover comprises arrangements for independently engaging each finger of an operator.
 51. The cover of claim 50, wherein the finger engaging arrangements located within the cover are located proximal to a closed end of the cover.
 52. The cover of claim 50, wherein the finger engaging arrangements are located on an inner surface of the cover in the area where the fingers of a user are locatable in the normal use of the cover.
 53. The cover of claim 50, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of elongate tubular sleeves located within the cover for engaging the fingers of a user.
 54. The cover of claim 53, wherein the plurality of elongate tubular sleeves located within the cover extend in a side by side parallel configuration in a longitudinal direction of the cover.
 55. The cover of claim 53, wherein the elongate tubular sleeves comprising the finger receiving channels are formed of flexible material.
 56. The cover of claim 55, wherein the flexible material of the elongate tubular sleeves is layered and comprises of the same configuration of layers of material as that of the cover in an identical or alternative configuration.
 57. The cover of claim 53, wherein the elongate tubular sleeves comprising the finger receiving channels are integral or connected to one of the bodies of flexible material of the cover.
 58. The cover of claim 44, wherein the individual fibres of flock or pile from the outer layer of flock or pile of the cover slightly protrude from the layer at a length of 3 mm to 7 mm and most preferably 5 mm.
 59. The cover of claim 43, wherein the liquid absorbent layer of the cover is a sponge layer.
 60. The cover of claim 59, wherein the liquid absorbent layer of the cover is formed of a synthetic sponge layer or a composition of organic compounds.
 61. A cover, at least part of the cover comprising at least four layers, an outer layer being layered on a liquid absorbent layer in turn being layered on a non-absorbent liquid impermeable layer which is layered on an inner layer.
 62. The cover of claim 61, wherein the cover is formed into an item or garment of clothing or is formed as a cloth. 